Super-Cyclone 'Kyarr' monitored by Indian Coast Guard

MANGALURU: As per the Indian Coast Guard, which is monitoring the southern coast of Karnataka, from the first super-cyclone that has been developed in the Arabian Sea had encountered no casualties. The cyclone is named 'Kyarr'.

Heavy showers and gale-force winds have been seen along the coastline of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts due to the shift in weather.

In order to guide the fishing boats safely back to the coast, ships and aircraft have been deployed at their disposal by officials of the coast guard.

The Coast Guard, Karnataka commander SS Dasila had told a source, "Ganga Ganesha, Suvarna Jyothi and Ramaraksha were the last fishing boats that we escorted safely back to the coast. As of now, not a single fishing boat at sea is in any kind of danger. Both Swarna Jyothi and Ganga Ganesh had six crew members each, all of whom are now safe, and back home. These boats were rescued after the India Coast Guard Service's Amartya managed to save MA Maheel and Raj Kiran off the Karwar coast, two boats with nine members on board each," he said.

Dasila added, "Personnel from the coastal security police, officials from the department of fisheries, the chief secretary of Karnataka and Goa and elected representatives were among those who called our office to inquire about the safety of those out at sea. For us, it is incredibly satisfying that we were able to respond to the situation. At this juncture, I would like to express my gratitude to the fisherfolk who played an instrumental role in securing the safety of their brethren."